November is Native American Heritage Month, a month dedicated to celebrating the rich and diverse culture, history, and contributions of Native people. Wunk Sheek, the Multicultural Student Center (MSC), and their campus partners will be hosting a series of events across the university to celebrate the rich history, culture, and heritage of Native people at UW–Madison.
Additionally, UW–Madison is excited to welcome Mary Louise Defender Wilson (Dakotah/Hidatsa) as the Fall 2019 Elder-in-Residence. The Elder-in-Residence Program, a partnership between Student Affairs, the Nelson Institute, and the American Indian Studies Program, seeks to strengthen partnerships between tribal nations and the university, provide all students with access to crucial cultural resources, and improve retention and recruitment rates for Native students by hosting Native elders on campus for educational exchanges. Mary Louise Defender Wilson is a nationally renowned traditional Dakotah/Hidatsa elder, storyteller, and traditionalist enrolled at the Standing Rock Indian Reservation of North Dakota.
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UPCOMING EVENTS
Thursday, November 14th
BEADING WORKSHOP: LOOM
Native November
Come enjoy our workshop and learn how to bead loom style. AISCC, 215-217 N. Brooks St.. 6-8 p.m. Information: wunksheekuw@gmail.com
Sunday, November 17th
NATIVE NOVEMBER TRADITIONAL FEAST & ELDER IN RESIDENCE WELCOME
Native November
Join us for traditional food, community, and laughter as we kick-off Native November and celebrate our ancestors’ legacy by welcoming our new Elder in Residence. Mary Louise Defender Wilson will be visiting campus as the Fall 2019 Elder-in-Residence. Multicultural Student Center , Armory and Gymnasium (Red Gym). 6-8 p.m. Information: wunksheekuw@gmail.com
Monday, November 18th
ELDER-IN-RESIDENCE PROGRAM
Mary Louise Defender Wilson
Midnight Information: 263-5501, ais@letsci.wisc.edu
Monday, November 18th
ELDER-IN-RESIDENCE
Mary Louise Defender Wilson
Mary Louise Defender Wilson will be visiting campus as the Fall 2019 Elder-in-Residence. The Elder-in-Residence program seeks to improve the experience of American Indian and Alaskan Native students by hosting Native elders on campus for educational exchanges. Events will be held throughout the week for students and members of the community to meet with the Elder. Midnight Information: 263-5501, ais@letsci.wisc.edu
Monday, November 18th
BEE BOLD: PROMOTING
Native November
A mini-lecture series about struggles and accomplishments. SAC, 333 East Campus Mall. 6-8 p.m. Information: wunksheekuw@gmail.com
Tuesday, November 19th
ELDER-IN-RESIDENCE PROGRAM
Mary Louise Defender Wilson
Midnight Information: 263-5501, ais@letsci.wisc.edu
Wednesday, November 20th
ELDER-IN-RESIDENCE PROGRAM
Mary Louise Defender Wilson
Midnight Information: 263-5501, ais@letsci.wisc.edu
Wednesday, November 20th
“MORE THAN A WORD” DOCUMENTARY SCREENING
Join us for a Native November event, the screening of the documentary “More than a Word” by John Little and Kenn Little. The documentary analyzes the Washington football team and their use of the derogatory term R*dskins. Using interviews from both those in favor of changing the name and those against, “More Than a Word” presents a deeper analysis of the many issues surrounding the Washington team name. Join us for the food, the screening, and a discussion afterward led by Kasey Keeler. 2235 (Collaborative Learning Hall), Nancy Nicholas Hall. 6:30-8:30 p.m. Information: 262-3606, jenkinson@wisc.edu
Thursday, November 21st
ELDER-IN-RESIDENCE PROGRAM
Mary Louise Defender Wilson
Midnight Information: 263-5501, ais@letsci.wisc.edu
Thursday, November 21st
EVERYONE’S EARTH: CONVERSATIONS ON RACE AND ENVIRONMENT
The Power of Storytelling and Traditional Ecological Knowledge, Mary Louise Defender-Wilson
SPEAKER Mary Louise Defender-Wilson Fall 2019 UW-Madison Elder-in-Residence Dakotah-Hidatsa Traditionalist/Storyteller Mary Louise (Wagmuhawin meaning “Gourd Woman”) is a nationally renowned Dakotah/Hidatsa elder, storyteller and traditionalist enrolled at the Standing Rock Indian Reservation of North Dakota. She serves as the Fall 2019 Elder-in-Residence. The UW-Madison Elder-in-Residence program is sponsored by generous donations to the UW-Madison Native Nations Partnership Fund. Lake Mendota Room, Dejope Residence Hall. 7-8 p.m. Information: ereynolds2@wisc.edu
Friday, November 22nd
ELDER-IN-RESIDENCE PROGRAM
Mary Louise Defender Wilson
Midnight Information: 263-5501, ais@letsci.wisc.edu
Friday, November 22nd
AMERICAN INDIAN STUDIES 2019 COLLOQUIUM SERIES
Susan Dominguez
TBD, Ingraham Hall. 12-1 p.m. Information: 263-5501, ais@letsci.wisc.edu
Friday, November 22nd
COMEDY SHOW: STARRING TONIA JO HALL
Native November
Comedy is a long-running art form in Native communities. For this year’s Native November speaker we will have internationally known Lakota/Hidatsa comedian and motivational speaker Tonia Jo Hall. 6-7 p.m. Information: wunksheekuw@gmail.com
PAST EVENTS
Tuesday, November 5th
SCRUNCHIE FUNDRAISER
Native November
Fundraiser for Alpha Pi Omega to help the ongoing and future support of indigenous women on campus. Library Mall . 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Information: alphapiomegalambda@gmail.com
Thursday, November 7th
AMERICAN INDIAN STUDIES WILLIAM FITCH SCHOLARSHIP FUND LECTURE
Lance Morgan: CEO of Ho-Chunk Inc.
TBD, Grainger Hall. 1-2 p.m. Information: 263-5501, ais@letsci.wisc.edu
Poster for Native American Heritage Month at UW–Madison, Nov. 1-30
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ON THE HOMEPAGE
Members of the Ho-Chunk Nation, UW faculty, officials and others are shown gathered behind the “Our Shared Future” plaque on Bascom Hill.
Members of the Ho-Chunk Nation are pictured during a dedication ceremony for the “Our Shared Future” plaque on Bascom Hill on June 18, 2019. The plaque acknowledges the university occupies ancestral Ho-Chunk land; it will serve to educate the campus community and visitors. PHOTO: BRYCE RICHTER / UW–MADISON
Special thanks to the Native November Planning Leadership
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